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MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street | Santa Monica
May 24: Taste your way down Main Street with this interactive food crawl and game experience.
Memorial Day Remembrance | Forest Lawn, Southern California
May 25: Honor fallen veterans with free Memorial Day remembrances at six Forest Lawn locations across Southern California. Enjoy patriotic music, wreath layings, flag presentations, keynote addresses, giveaways, coffee, and sweet treats. FREE!
Memorial Day Flower Drop | Palm Springs Air Museum
May 25: Watch a moving flyover and flower drop honoring fallen service members.
Monsterpalooza | Pasadena Convention Center
May 29–31: Explore movie magic, monsters, and special effects at this fan-favorite convention.
626 Night Market at OC Fair and Event Center
May 29-31: Enjoy 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions.
Family Night | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
May 29: Explore hands-on exhibits, STEM activities, and presentations at this interactive evening museum event. FREE!
Leopold & The Magic Flute: Opera for Kids! | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
May 30: Experience a kid-friendly opera with puppets, live music, and hands-on activities before the show.
LEGENDS – Original Musical Production | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
May 30: Experience Chinese mythology through music, dance, and acrobatics in this live stage production.
Kid CanDo Soft Opening | Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach
Opens May 30: Explore rotating themed play experiences designed for imaginative, hands-on fun.
Scuba Show | Long Beach Convention Center
May 30–31: Explore the world beneath the waves at the nation's largest consumer scuba expo. Try diving in a heated pool, check out VR wreck diving, browse hundreds of exhibitors, and catch 60+ talks and seminars. Kids (ages 15 and under) get in free. FREE for kids!
City of LA Annual Youth Expo | Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
May 30: Explore careers, internships, and resources at this free youth-focused expo. FREE!
30th Annual All Toyotafest | Marina Green Park, Long Beach
May 30: See 500+ Toyota cars from vintage to modern builds at this waterfront car show and community event.
Meet the Horses & Park Rangers | Oakridge Estate Park, Northridge
May 30: Meet park rangers, see horse demos, and learn about mounted patrols at this outdoor family-friendly event. FREE!
SoCal Wienerfest | Huntington Beach
May 30: Hit the beach with your wiener dog for a community celebration packed with pups, rescue groups, and good vibes. FREE!
Maker Math Day | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
May 30: Explore hands-on math activities, puzzles, and 3D printing demos at this interactive STEM event. FREE!
Train Days | Moulton Museum, Laguna Hills
May 30: Explore train history through hands-on activities and exhibits at this family-friendly museum event. FREE!
SKATESIDE FEST | Culver City
May 30–31: Skate, roll, and play all weekend with lessons, games, music, and family fun. FREE!
Annual Culture Fest | Glendora
May 30: Enjoy global performances, international food, and cultural showcases at this vibrant community street festival. FREE!
Pasadena Armenian Festival | Victory Park, Pasadena
May 30: Enjoy Armenian food, cultural performances, vendors, and a kids play area at this community festival. FREE!
Summer Arts Festival | Downtown Burbank
May 30–31: Browse 170+ artisan booths, enjoy live music, and try hands-on crafts, face painting, and interactive art activities at this free outdoor festival.
AAPI Cultural Celebration | Norwalk Cultural Arts Center, Norwalk
May 30: Enjoy cultural performances, food vendors, shopping, and kids crafts at this AAPI community celebration. FREE!
Long Beach Family Arts Festival | Recreation Park Bandshell, Long Beach
May 30: Enjoy live youth performances and arts showcases at this family-friendly outdoor festival celebrating local talent. FREE!
Sing-A-Long Beach
May 30: Come join in a sing-a-long to your favorite tunes with the LB Youth Chorus band. FREE!
L.A. Zoo Quest: Amazing Apes | Los Angeles Zoo
May 30: Solve puzzles, explore the zoo at night, and learn about apes in this interactive adventure.
We All Play Pajama Party | Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica
May 31: Enjoy a museum-wide pajama party with hands-on activities, performances, food, and take-home goodies for families.
Kowabunga Van Klan “Buses on the Pier” | Huntington Beach Pier
May 31: Check out one of the biggest VW Bus meet-ups on the West Coast. Watch classic and restored VW buses cruise the pier, and join thousands of fans celebrating the iconic surf van. FREE!
Museums of the Arroyo Day (MOTA) | Pasadena & Los Angeles
May 31: Explore five museums with free admission, family activities, and local history experiences. FREE!
Japanese Car Cruise In & Motorcycle Show | Peterson Automotive Museum, LA
May 31: See some of the most iconic Japanese cars and custom builds up close at this high-energy car meet. FREE!
Kidspace Neighborhood Block Party | Brookside Park, Pasadena
May 31: Enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities, food trucks, and free museum admission at this community block party. FREE!
Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot | Long Beach
June 6: Join the Wrigley neighborhood for a 10 mile, 10k or 5k run. Run also includes 5k baby stroller race, 300 yard tadpole trot, and 1k tadpole trot for the littles.
Galaxy Day | OC Zoo, Irvine
June 6: Explore crafts, games, photo ops and animal treat demonstrations at Galaxy Day. Meet characters and animals, and come dressed in galaxy-themed attire for extra fun.
RuMBa Foundation Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf | Terrace Theater, Long Beach
June 7: Enjoy an interactive performance of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with Long Beach Symphony, plus an instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts, meet-the-musicians activities, and food trucks. Children get in FREE!
Little Earth Kids Summer Film Series | Art Theatre, Long Beach
June 17–Aug 19: Watch weekly animated films with environmental themes at this summer movie series for kids and families.
Family Friday Nights at Splash in La Mirada! $5 Admission!
Friday, June 26 and July, 24! Enjoy Family Friday Nights at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark with only $5 admission!
Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale | Irvine
July 15–19: Shop thousands of gently used baby and kids items at this pop-up consignment sale featuring multiple sellers. Find clothing, gear, toys, strollers, furniture, and more at up to 90% off retail. Early access shopping with tickets is available, and Sunday features 50% off many items.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Hollywood Pantages Theatre
August 12 - September 6: Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Members of the original creative team have reunited to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love. Recommended for Ages 6 and up.
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
September 20: Come join the fun at Orange Coast College! Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
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